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Spain Moves Forward on Gambling Ads Ban

The HALLO ECHO

The PSOE minority government in Spain is going to accept all the recommendations of Ombudsman Francisco Fernández Marugán to ban gambling advertising. The Ministry of Finance has accepted the Ombudsman’s recommendations. That way, departments would have to enforce new restrictions on the gaming industry. The authorities will soon draft a Royal Decree to establish restrictions on gambling…

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Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft to Disclose Loot Boxes Odds

The HALLO ECHO

The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has revealed that the console makers are working on policies that will require disclosure on loot boxes odds. Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft are working on policies that would require a loot boxes disclosure on their systems. “These required disclosures will also apply to game updates if the update adds new…

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Green Jade Games Secures Malta Licence

The HALLO ECHO

  Green Jade Games has secured a supplier licence from the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA). The licence will allow Green Jade Games to offer its online casino games to the operators in regulated markets across Europe and further afield. The MGA licence comes just a few weeks after Green Jade Games secured a supplier licence…

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Russia Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Gambling

The HALLO ECHO

  Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the Federal Tax Service to place bets with bookmakers, casinos and betting shops to identify illegal operators. He believes that placing bets with those operators, as well as buying lottery tickets is a good strategy to identify illegal gambling and lotteries organisers. The strategy established by the government…

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Pragmatic Solutions Earns Swedish Certification

The HALLO ECHO

  Pragmatic Solutions has extended its reach by adding Sweden to its list of approved regulated territories. Pragmatic’s platform services are now available to the Swedish markets, further increasing its extended availability in this regulated market. Sweden is known for many years as a significant marketplace for online gambling. Sweden represents a key territory for…

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Stakelogic Secures Class 2 Gaming Licence from Romanian National Gambling Office

The HALLO ECHO

  Stakelogic has secured a Class 2 Gaming licence from the Romanian National Gambling Office (ONJN). Stakelogic’s classic slots and modern video slots are now available to licensed operators in Romania. This includes popular titles such as Book of Adventure and Hot Fruit Deluxe. Stakelogic also holds permits in Malta and Sweden with plans to…

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